Fridays review

What it is

Fridays is a cash-pay telehealth program for weight loss that also sells longevity, testosterone and microdosing plans. It says it offers FDA-approved GLP-1s and compounded alternatives, depending on what a provider finds suitable [1]. Its plans bundle provider visits with coaching, dietitian sessions and group support.

What it prescribes

Both kinds, but the pricing page leads with compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide. Fridays says its compounded drugs come from FDA-registered facilities but are not FDA-approved [19]. FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold [21]. A compounded injection is a different product from a brand-name pen, even when the active ingredient has the same name.

On the brand-name side, the pricing page lists Zepbound, Ozempic and the Wegovy pen and pill. Fridays itself notes that Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes and would be off-label for weight loss [20]. Our page on approved uses explains the difference.

Fridays says adults with a BMI of 25 or higher may be eligible [17]. That is a lower bar than the main Zepbound weight-loss trial, which enrolled adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 to under 30 with a weight-related condition [18].

What it costs

Compounded plans are priced all in, with no membership, sign-up or lab fee [5]. The pricing page shows several prices for the same product at once, so read the checkout total carefully:

• Compounded semaglutide: from $150 a month when paid annually, or $249 a month on a month-to-month plan [2].
• Compounded tirzepatide: from $240 a month when paid annually, or $359 a month on a month-to-month plan [3].
• A fall banner advertised compounded semaglutide from $117 a month [4].

Brand-name prices are a different story. Zepbound is listed at $1,828 a month on a month-to-month plan [6], while LillyDirect sells even the top Zepbound KwikPen dose from $449 a month for on-time refills [9]. For the Wegovy pen and pill, Fridays shows only the membership: $49 the first month, then from $98 a month on a prepaid annual plan, with the medicine extra [7] [8]. Check our savings check before paying for a brand-name drug here.

Fridays says it is cash-pay and does not accept insurance, though some members use HSA or FSA funds [10]. Its homepage still advertises an “insurance concierge” [11], so ask what that covers before you rely on it.

Signing up and cancelling

Its payment terms say you can cancel anytime to stop future billing [12]. To avoid the next charge, the cancellation has to reach Fridays at least 72 hours before the billing date [13]. If a provider finds you ineligible, you get a full refund [15]. Otherwise fees are non-refundable, including when you cancel mid-cycle [14]. Our cancellation guide covers what to check first.

Where it operates

Fridays says some services may not be available in all states [16]. We found no state list.

Safety and regulatory record

GLPLens searched FDA’s warning-letter database in September and found no letter to Fridays. Because its main offer is compounded GLP-1s, GLPLens does not link to Fridays.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Fridays may suit someone who has chosen compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, wants coaching bundled in, and prefers an all-in monthly price. Look elsewhere if you want an FDA-approved drug at a fair cash price or want to use insurance. Our programs page compares brand-name programs, and LillyDirect sells Zepbound direct from the maker.